
Chapter 21 Heian- Kyo: The Heart of Japan's Golden Age
Quiz by Shannon Gosnell
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The Heian period is called Japan’s golden age because of its?
Which group was most responsible for the achievements of Japan’s golden age?
What action did the emperor Kammu take to reduce the political power of Buddhist priests?
What features gave natural beauty to Heian-kyo?
Some of the original buildings of Heian-kyo were later rebuilt on the same sites. Where might a touristgo to see them?
Read these three facts about Heian-kyo. These facts show that the Japanese leaders in the late 700s valued

Why would a visitor to the home of a Heian aristocrat see few objects?
The Fujiwara family gained political power by
Which of these people would have ranked most highly in Heian Japan?
If people saw two Heian men carrying fans with different numbers of folds, they could conclude that the men
What is the best title for the list below?

Which of the following was a factor that influenced the development of Heian art and sculpture?
Most of the leading writers of the Heian period were
Why is the "Tale of Genji" especially famous?
Which royal practice helped bring the Heian period to an end?
In Japan today, the lasting influence of the Heian period is strongest in